After four long years with the magnetic board sitting on the wall ready to be used again, this blog resumes after the hiatus since the 2021-22 Premier League opening weekend. Hopefully, I will be able to do more than the single weekend this 2025-26 Premier League season.
Champions Chomp Cherries
Liverpool began their title defence with a hard fought 4-2 win at Anfield on Friday night against Bournemouth. The hosts opened the scoring through summer signing Hugo Ekitike on 37 minutes before a Cody Gakpo strike doubled the lead four minutes after the interval. The Cherries drew level with two efforts from Antoine Semenyo in the 64th and 76th minutes but it was to be a home win as Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah sealed with points with 88th and 90th minute goals for 4-2.
Magpies Held By 10-man Villa
The first dismissal of the season came at Villa Park on Saturday as Ezri Konsa saw red in the 66th minute after pulling back Anthony Gordon but Newcastle were unable to make the man advantage pay off in a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.
Seagulls Stunned By Cottagers
Brighton and Fulham began the season with a point apiece after drawing 1-1 at the Amex Stadium on Saturday. Matt O'Riley put the hosts in front with a 56th minute penalty and they looked to be on for a win as the game entered the final stages. Fulham had other ideas though as Rodrigo Muniz levelled late on to force a share of the points at 1-1.
Black Cats Crush Hammers
A perfect start to the season for Sunderland as they eased to a 3-0 win over West Ham at the Stadium of Light. Last season the first promoted side to win came on the October 5th and the hosts did so at the first attempt on Saturday.
A close first half ended with the sides level but this was broken on the hour mark by Eliezer Mayenda striking for 1-0 before Dan Ballard doubled the lead on 73 minutes. The victory was sealed up in added time as Wilson Isidor struck for a 3-0 final score.
Spurs Ease Past Clarets
Tottenham made a perfect start to the season after a mixed 2024-25 as they eased to a 3-0 win over Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. A stunning opener for the hosts came on 10 minutes from Richarlison before he doubled the lead on the hour mark for 2-0. The points were secured on 66 minutes as Brennan Johnson rounded off the 3-0 win.
City Cruise Against Woeful Wolves
Manchester City claimed the biggest win of the opening weekend as they cruised to a 4-0 hammering of Wolves at Molineux. Two goals in three minutes from Erling Haaland and Tijani Reijnders saw City lead 2-0 on 37 minutes before Haaland struck his second on the hour mark for 3-0 before Rayan Cherki completed the 4-0 rout in the 81st minute.
Blues Blunt Against Eagles
Sunday's action began with a 0-0 draw between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. The visitors thought they'd opened the scoring on 13 minutes but to their dismay, Eberechi Eze's free-kick was denied by VAR. From there it was an even contest as the sides shared the points.
Forest Fly As Bees Stung
Nottingham Forest stormed to an opening 3-1 win over Brentford at the City Ground on Sunday afternoon. Chris Wood struck inside five minutes for 1-0 before Dan N'Doye doubled the lead on 42 minutes. Wood struck his second to make it 3-0 into the half-time interval and the visitors struck a consolation on 78 minutes as Igor Thiago slotted in a 78th minute penalty for 3-1.
Gunners Edge Past United
Arsenal opened the season with a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Gunners sealed the win with a strike on 13 minutes from Riccardo Calafiori.
Leeds Topple Toffees
Monday night saw the second win for the promoted sides as Leeds left it late to secure a narrow 1-0 win over Everton at Elland Road. The crucial goal came in the 84th minute as Lukas Nmecha slotted in a penalty for the 1-0 victory.
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